That pint of beer is about to cost you a little more

Stock up on the alcohol while it’s still cheap.

Brewers are preparing for a raise in the cost of barley next year. Because of weather-related flooding in Canada and other countries, stores of barley crops have dropped.

Germinated barley becomes malt, a product used in beer, making it the second biggest cost for some brewers. Poor-quality barley will make it difficult for brewers to meet demands and produce quality products.

Most North American maltsters and brewers are protected this year due to forward pricing contracts. Beer prices are expected to rise in the second half of this year and continue into twenty twelve.